Screening for resistant bacteria in hospitalized patients

Prevalence of Rectal Carriage of Carbapenemase Producing-Enterobacteriaceae on Admission to a French University Teaching Hospital

Observational Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT05798351

This study is testing how common certain drug-resistant bacteria are in patients admitted to the hospital to help improve infection control and treatment options.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1195 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other
Locations1 site (Paris, Île-de-France Region)
Trial IDNCT05798351 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to determine the prevalence of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) and extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBLE) in patients admitted to Bichat - Claude-Bernard Hospital. It will involve systematic screening of rectal carriage of these resistant bacteria upon hospital admission, focusing on identifying risk factors associated with CPE carriage. The findings will help inform infection control measures and guide antibiotic therapy for affected patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 years and older who are admitted to medical, surgical, obstetrical, or intensive care units at Bichat - Claude-Bernard Hospital.

Not a fit: Patients who have been hospitalized at Bichat - Claude-Bernard Hospital for more than 72 hours prior to inclusion may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance early detection and management of antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitalized patients.

How similar studies have performed: While the study focuses on a specific hospital setting, similar approaches to screening for antibiotic-resistant bacteria have shown promise in other healthcare environments.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion criteria

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Admission to a medical, surgical, obstetrical or intensive care unit at Bichat - Claude-Bernard Hospital in the previous 72 hours
* No objection to participating in the study

Non-inclusion criteria

* Admission to Bichat - Claude-Bernard Hospital \> 72 hours before inclusion
* Readmission to the same ward after discharge
* Hospitalization in a rehabilitation unit or a long-stay unit
* Non affiliation to social security
* Patient under legal protection

Where this trial is running

Paris, Île-de-France Region

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Rectal Carriage of Carbapenemase Producing-EnterobacteriaceaeUniversal screeningHospitalRectal carriageEnterobacteriaceaeCarbapenemase
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.